January 15, 2010
by Seth W.
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The “Essential Elements” list on the following pages was developed through conversations with ministry leaders and missionaries about the key components for a successful missions ministry. Review the list and evaluate your own ministry for areas of strength and those needing development. You … Continue reading
January 14, 2010
by Seth W.
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Reaching a mountain peak basically requires two things: knowing where the summit is and having the means to get there. For missions leaders to reach the summit of their own ministries, they must know the goal of their efforts and develop the … Continue reading
January 13, 2010
by Seth W.
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Creating synergy in a missions ministry comes by connecting the various components and ensuring they’re pulling in the same direction. When a ministry is aligned in this way, it will have far greater impact. Two ways to encourage integration follow. The first … Continue reading
December 15, 2007
by Seth W.
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by Rev. Paul Meiners The building where the church met, like their own simple houses, was not that impressive — until you realized they had built so much of it with their own resources. As the pastor and leaders showed … Continue reading
December 3, 2007
by Seth W.
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by Rev. Randy Nabors We have no new theology, only one as old as Isaiah, Jesus, and the book of James. We have no new theology, only one that doesn’t get used as often as it should. We are believers … Continue reading
November 22, 2007
by Seth W.
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Your church has the opportunity to influence not only your own church members but also other churches in your network of relationships. As a missions leader, you also have the responsibility to do so. Furthermore, as a peer to other … Continue reading
November 14, 2007
by Seth W.
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by Dr. Russell Mask The Chalmers Center frequently receives phone calls from churches in the U.S. asking what to do when a sister church in a low-income country requests funds to start a business. Oftentimes the deep poverty in developing … Continue reading
November 11, 2007
by Seth W.
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by Dr. Nelson Jennings “Contextualization” is one of those big words that most Christians think represents a good thing, even though they may be a bit unclear as to what it actually means. As a concept, contextualization is on the … Continue reading
November 7, 2007
by Seth W.
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by Dr. Brian Fikkert Desiring to express Christ’s love and compassion to the poor, many churches and missionaries wish to use microfinance—the provision of savings and loan services to the poor—as a tool for ministry across the Two-Thirds World. Unfortunately, … Continue reading
November 6, 2007
by Seth W.
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by David “Therefore, GO and make disciples of all nations…” Matt. 28:19 For most of my Christian life, I had thought that to satisfy the Great Commission, I had to GO overseas and be a missionary reaching people of other … Continue reading